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Saudi Arabian gigaproject developer Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has invited contractors to prequalify for a contract to build an indoor sports arena within its Qiddiya entertainment city project.

The invitation was issued on 21 May, with a submission deadline of 28 June.

The multipurpose arena is designed to International Olympic Committee standards.

It will be located in District 18, in the Uptown South area of Qiddiya.

Once completed, the indoor arena will be capable of hosting a wide range of sports, cultural and entertainment events.

The arena will feature numerous sports courts for basketball, handball, futsal, volleyball, tennis, boxing and gymnastics.

It will have a seating capacity of 18,000 spectators.

The project is scheduled for completion by 2030.

QIC’s other major projects include an e-sports arena, the National Tennis Centre, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium, a motorsports track, a racecourse, the Dragon Ball and Six Flags theme parks, and Aquarabia.

QIC opened the Six Flags theme park to the public in December last year.

The park covers 320,000 square metres and features 28 rides and attractions, including 10 thrill rides and 18 aimed at families and young children.

The Qiddiya project is a key part of Riyadh’s strategy to boost leisure tourism in the kingdom.